Care Packages

[Steve and Margie 2]

I want to send over the counter meds to my fiance. Does anyone know if there are any restrictions on such items?

[TheBears 9]

Check the USPS International Mail Manual's section on the Philippines. It'll tell you what's prohibited.

[K and L 27]

Also, realize that even if it's not restricted, there may be customs fees involved, especially for things like electronics. Of course this is highly variable by country, but as an example: our first Christmas while we were dating, I bought L a $30 video game ... and the customs fees on it were the equivalent of $50us. Poor guy paid more on his gift than I did!

Edited April 10, 2010 by K and L

[Steve and Margie 2]

Thank you for the link. It was helpful.

Steve and Margie

Also, realize that even if it's not restricted, there may be customs fees involved, especially for things like electronics. Of course this is highly variable by country, but as an example: our first Christmas while we were dating, I bought L a $30 video game ... and the customs fees on it were the equivalent of $50us. Poor guy paid more on his gift than I did!

Thank You for the info. Wow! They get you coming and going!

[Steve and Margie 2]

Also, realize that even if it's not restricted, there may be customs fees involved, especially for things like electronics. Of course this is highly variable by country, but as an example: our first Christmas while we were dating, I bought L a $30 video game ... and the customs fees on it were the equivalent of $50us. Poor guy paid more on his gift than I did!

Unbelievable! I do know that Margie told me that she had to pay some service charge for a package that was sent to her from her cousin in Japan. They shouldn't be able to do that.

Steve